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PAMPHLET   I 


Ctentng  antj 

Js>ertrice  for  ^eefe  Baps 


REPRINT   FROM  THE  UNION   PRAYER  BOOK 

EDITED  AND  PUBLISHED   BY 
THE  CENTRAL  CONFERENCE  OF  AMERICAN  RABBIS. 


NEW   YORK: 

BLOCK   PUBLISHING  CO.,   SOLE  AGENTS. 
1913 


COPYKIGHT  1895 

BY 
THE  CENTRAL  CONFERENCE  OF  AMERICAN  RABBIS 


PRESS  OF   THE   PUBLISHERS   PRINTING  COMPANY,   NEW  YORK,   V.  S.  A. 


Evening  Service  for 


Canticle. 


Bless  ye  the  Lord,  ye 
servants  of  the  Lord,  who 
stand  in  the  house  of 
God  by  night.  Lift  up 
your  hands  unto  the 
Lord  and  worship  Him 
in  holiness.  The  Lord  *  T:  ^v**  ^  '.^ 
who  made  heaven  and 
earth  will  bless  thee  out 
of  Zion.  The  Lord  will 
command  His  loving- 
kindness  by  daytime,  ppVtT  H^'vOI  « V 
and  at  night  His  song 
is  with  me.  I  call  unto 
the  Lord  with  my  voice ; 
He  will  answer  me  from 
His  holy  mountain.  I 
have  trusted  in  Thy 
mercy,  my  heart  rejoices  1 7Tr"UHt^'3  O1?  "W* 
in  Thy  salvation.  I  will 
sing  unto  the  Lord,  for 
He  hath  dealt  bounti- 
fully with  me. 

—  3  — 


4  EVENING   SERVICE 

Responsive  Reading. 

Minister. 

T  T  EAR  me,  when  I  call,  0  God  of  my  righteous- 
•*•     ness  !     Thou  hast  helped  me,  when  I  was  in 

distress. 

Congregation. 

Truly  my  soul  resteth  on  God  alone ;  from  Him 

cometh  my  salvation. 
Trust  in  Him  at  all  times,  ye  people ;  pour  out  your 

heart  before  Him ;  God  is  our  refuge* 
Hear  the  righteous  cause,  O  Lord ;  attend  to  my 
cry ;  give  ear  to  my  prayer  from  lips  without 
deceit. 
May  my  sentence  come  forth   from  Thy  presence; 

may  Thine  eyes  behold  uprightness. 
Probest  Thou  my  heart,  visitest  Thou  me  in  the 
night,  triest  Thou  me  like  gold,  mayest  Thou 
find  nothing  evil. 
My  thoughts  do  not  vary  from  my  lips,  as  to  the 

deeds  of  men. 
Through  Thy  word  I  have  kept  me  from  the  paths 

of  the  destroyer. 
Support  my  steps  in  Thy  paths,  that  my  foot  may 

not  slip. 

I  call  upon  Thee,  0  God !  for  Thou  wilt  hear  me ; 
incline  Thine  ear  to  me,  and  listen  to  my 
prayer. 

Show  forth  Thy  loving-kindness,  0  Thou  that  savest 
by  Thy  right  hand,  those  that  seek  refuge  in 
Thee  from  their  adversaries. 


FOP.  WEEK-DAYS.  O 

Guard  me  as  the  apple  of  the  eye ;  hide  me  under 

the  shadow  of  Thy  wings. 
Stand  in  awe,  and  sin  no  more ;  commune  with  your 

hearts  upon  your  beds,  and  be  at  peace. 
Offer  sacrifices  of  righteousness,    and   put   your 

trust  in  the  Lord. 
There  are  many  that  say,  who  will  show  us  any 

good? 
Lord,  lift  Thou  up  the  light  of  Thy  countenance 

upon  us. 
Thou   puttest   gladness   in   my    heart,   more   than 

when  corn  and  wine  increase. 
I  will  lay  me  down  in  peace,  and  sleep ;  for  Thou, 
O  Lord,  makest  me  dwell  in  safety. 

The  Lord  is  my  shepherd ;  I  shall  not  want. 

He  maketh  me  lie  down  in  green  pastures;  He 

leadeth  me  beside  the  still  waters. 
He  reviveth  my  soul;  He  leadeth  me  in  paths  of 

safety,  for  His  name's  sake. 
When  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow 

of  death  I  fear  no  evil;  for  Thou  art  with 

me;  Thy  stay  and  Thy  staff,  they  comfort 

me. 
Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the  presence  of 

mine  enemies.    Thou  anointest  my  head  with 

oil ;  my  cup  runneth  over, 
surely,  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the 

days  of  my  life,  and  I  shall  dwell  in  the  house 

of  the  Lord  forever. 


6  EVENING  SERVICE 

(Congregation  standing.; 

Minister : 
Praise  ye  the  Lord,  to  whom  all  praise  is  due  t 

Congregation : 
Praised  be  the  Lord  from  this  time  forth  and  forever 

(Congregation  sitting.) 

Minister : 

pRAISE  be  unto  Thee,  O  Eternal,  Ruler  of  the 
•*•  world,  at  whose  word  the  shades  of  evening  fall, 
and  by  whose  will  the  gates  of  morn  are  opened. 
Thy  wisdom  established  the  changes  of  times  and 
seasons,  and  ordered  the  ways  of  the  stars  in  their 
heavenly  courses.  Creator  of  day  and  night,  Lord 
of  hosts  is  Thy  name.  Thou,  ever-living  God,  wilt 
rule  over  us  forever.  Praise  be  unto  Thee,  0  God,  for 
the  day  and  its  work  and  for  the  night  and  its  rest. 

Infinite  as  is  Thy  power,  even  so  is  Thy  love. 
Thou  didst  manifest  it  unto  Israel,  Thy  servant. 
By  laws  and  commandments,  by  statutes  and  ordi- 
nances hast  Thou  led  us  into  the  way  of  righteous- 
ness and  brought  us  to  the  light  of  truth.  Therefore, 
at  our  lying  down  and  our  rising  up,  we  meditate 
on  Thy  teachings  and,  at  all  times,  rejoice  in  Tny 
laws.  In  them  is  true  life  and  length  of  days.  0 
Praise  be  to  Thee,  O  God  who  hast  revealed  Thy 
love  unto  Israel. 


FOR   WEEK-DAYS. 
(Congregation  standing.) 

Minister  : 


Congregation  : 

» 


(Congregation  sitting.) 

Minister  : 

naia  "KPN  .  o'Tiyn  ^f?o  wrf?N'»  row 

v    -:  T     ^  r        |v  |v  |"      v:     T:  T   - 

'  nni£D 

-    " 


mm  »  ron** 

T  T     :     |~     T 

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:       T:  T  :(T 


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:  -    •      T:  T   -       |        T  *YT        T    ^   :  |- 


n  on  »5  .njn  D'piy1?  ^pivwi  sjjpwi  H?"? 


001*  mm  onai  .n>or  . 

:  IT  T  T  v  :  V  v    T  |"T         |   v  I 


8  EVENING   SERVICE 

(Congregation  standing.) 

Minister  and  Congregation  : 

Hear,  0  Israel,  the  Lord  our  God,  the  Lord  is  One. 
Praised  be  His  glorious   name    forever  and    ever. 

(Congregation  sitting.) 

Minister  : 


shalt  love  the  Lord,  thy  God,  with  all  thy 
heart,  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  might. 
And  these  words,  which  I  command  thee  this  day, 
shall  be  in  thy  heart.  Thou  shalt  teach  them  dili- 
gently unto  thy  children,  and  shalt  speak  of  them 
when  thou  sittestin  thy  house,  when  thou  walkest  by 
the  way,  when  thou  liest  down,  and  when  thou  risest 
up.  Bind  them  as  a  sign  upon  thy  hand,  and  let 
them  be  as  frontlets  between  thine  eyes.  Write  them 
upon  the  doorposts  of  thy  house  and  upon  thy 
gates. 

To  the  end  that  ye  may  remember  to  do  according 
to  all  my  commandments  and  your  life  be  hal- 
lowed unto  the  Lord.  I  am  the  Lord  your  God. 

Congregation  : 

He  hath  told  thee,  O  man,  what  is  good  ;  what 
the  Lord  doth  require  of  thee,  but  to  do  justly,  to 
love  mercy  and  to  walk  humbly  with  thy  God. 
And  thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself,  I 
am  the  Lord. 


FOR  WEEK-DAYS. 
(Congregation  standing.) 

Minister  and  Congregation 

nin  wfr    rnrr 


(Congregation  sitting.) 

Minister  : 


Dnj*Tn  vm 
rr-ni  ?        on)|j^  :  t 


npn  roDio  DQ^'D 


Congregation  : 

"11  nin  nisi  .  nrj-np  DiNt      T-irr 


10  EVENING   SERVICE 

Responsive  Reading. 

Minister. 

PATERNAL  truth  is  Thy  word  unto  us:   Thou 
•*— '      alone  art  our  God,  there  is  none  else  beside. 

Congregation. 

And  through  Thy  power  alone  has  Israel  been 
redeemed  from  the  power  of  tyrants. 

Wonders  without  number  hast  Thou  wrought  for  us, 

and  hast  graciously  protected  us  to  this  day. 
Thou  hast  preserved  our  soul  unto  life,  and  hast 
not  suffered  our  feet  to  stumble. 

Thy  love  has  watched  over  us  in  the  night  of  oppres- 
sion, and  Thy  mercy  has  sustained  us  in  the 
hour  of  trial. 

And  now  that  we  live  in  a  land  of  freedom  and  jus- 
tice, may  we  continue  to  be  faithful  to  Thee 
and  Thy  word. 

May  Thy  love  rule  over  all  Thy  children,  and  Thy 

truth  unite  them  in  the  bonds  of  fellowship. 
Let  the  righteous  of  all  nations  rejoice  in  Thy 
grace,  and  exult  in  Thy  justice. 

O  God,  Thou  art  our  refuge  and  our  hope:  we 
glorify  Thy  name  now,  as  did  our  fathers  in 
the  ancient  days : 

Minister  and  Congregation : 

Who  is  like  unto  Thee,  O  God,  among  the  mighty  ? 
Who  is  like  unto  Thee,  glorious  in  holiness,  ex- 
tolled in  praises,  working  wonders  ? 

The  Lord  reigneth  for  ever  and  ever. 


FOR    WEEK    DAYS  11 

Responsive  Reading  or  Chanting: 


.D'3^0  TO 

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,D\TO 

nini»  .onyq?  D»p;  i;5? 
:  ori  »j? 
otr1?  nim  ina^'  .iniia^  vj3 

;  :    '  r         :  T  r 

^?i  rwn  .orr^j;  i^sp 
:  0^3  now-  ..131  nnoir3 

T  •„  :    r   :  T    ;    "    ; 

Minister  and   Congregation  : 


T  :          *r 


Minister  : 

»*?»  nr  , 

•    "  v 

Congregation 


12  EVENING    SERVICE 

Minister : 

As  Thou  hast  redeemed  Israel  and  saved  him 
from  arms  stronger  than  his,  so  mayest  Thou  send 
redemption  to  all  people  who  are  oppressed  and 
persecuted,  and  grant  them  the  blessings  of  liberty, 
of  justice  and  of  peace. 

Congregation : — Amen. 

Minister: 

INTERNAL,  our  God,  and  God  of  our  fathers, 
•*-•'  Almighty  Ruler  of  the  universe,  who  renderest 
just  reward  unto  all  Thy  creatures,  eternal  is  Thy 
love,  as  Thy  might  is  infinite.  Thou  sustainest  in 
mercy  the  living,  Thou  upholdest  the  falling,  healest 
the  sick,  freest  the  imprisoned,  and  fulfilest  Thy 
gracious  promise  of  immortal  life  to  those  who  sleep 
in  the  dust.  Blessed  art  Thou,  0  God,  perfect  in 
justice  and  holiness. 

Heavenly  Father,  who  graciously  bestowest  knowl- 
edge on  man  and  endowest  him  with  reason,  be 
pleased  to  send  us  the  light  of  Thy  truth  that 
we  may  gain  an  ever  clearer  insight  into  the  wis- 
dom of  Thy  ways.  Banish  from  our  hearts  every  de- 
sire and  thought  of  evil,  that  we  may  truly  reverence 
Thy  holy  name.  Forgive  us  our  sins,  pardon  our 
failings,  and  remove  from  us  suffering  and  sorrow. 
May  the  erring  and  the  wayward  be  led  to  know  Thy 
loving-kindness,  and  to  serve  Thee  in  newness  of 
heart;  and  may  those  who  love  virtue  and  do  the 
right,  ever  be  glad  in  Thy  favor.  Bless  our  land  with 


FOR  WEEK  DAYS 

Minister  : 

prn  TO  f?N;n  aprvw  rrirr  ma  »D 

I      <"    T      '         -  T     '  I      ";"  "  T  TT 


"       V 

Congregation  •  —  A  men 


wrN  »  nnx  TITO 
r  ...  T.      T  .   | 

n:i    . 


npnn 


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:  tiny  »rr 

Congregation  ;  —  A  men 

wfttf?  ID^OI  .nyi  DTN^  pin  nr 

v:v  "   -    :  ^-    -  T  T    :        I"  T 


1:00  "»om  Aft  ^ro  n^o  .? 


T  |Y    •  ••     T   : 


.nj;     5  n^iy  j»  nnx  *D 

vi  my  'rp  ^yi  mis 


14  EVENING  SERVICE 

plenty,  and  our  nation  with  peace ;  may  righteousness 
dwell  in  our  midst  and  virtue  reign  among  us. 

0  Thou,  who  knowest  our  needs  before  we  utter 
them,  and  ordainest  all  things  for  the  best,  in  Thee 
do  we  forever  put  our  trust. 

Congregation : — Amen. 

Silent  Prayer: 

RANT,  0  heavenly  Father,  that  we  lie  down  for 
our  nightly  rest  with  a  quiet  mind,  and  rise  again 
in  the  morning  in  health  and  strength,  to  take  up  the 
duties  of  the  new  day.  May  Thy  protection  be  a 
shield  around  our  homes  during  our  sleeping  hours. 
Preserve  us  from  evil  occurrences,  from  the  sword  of 
the  foe,  from  civil  troubles,  from  pestilence,  famine 
and  destruction.  May  we  put  aside  all  our  cares  and 
surrender  our  lives  and  the  lives  of  our  loved  ones 
into  Thy  keeping.  May  we  readily  forgive  those  who 
wronged  us,  and  seek  forgiveness  of  those  whom  we 
have  wronged.  So  shall  Thy  blessing  attend  the 
closing  and  the  opening  days,  and  Thy  peace,  O  God, 
abide  within  us. 

May  the  words  of  my  mouth  and  the  meditation 
of  my  heart  be  acceptable  in  Thy  sight,  0  Lord,  my 
strength  and  my  redeemer. 


FOR   WEEK-DAYS  15 

73frj  *&?%  oirn  Din  .irn^  »  u'rip  ypt? 

pirai  0* 
.nnx 

r  |r 

yole>  " 

"I"  T: 

Silent  Prayer  : 


3  pm  .^o^"  i^p?  i^^'im  .^s^p  roio 

iom 

• 


ioi^i  :  nriN  oimi  p:n  rj 
1  nn^.p  01^1 


T  T:T 


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:    -  :T  :  |-  •  :  T     . 

nni  /rr  to  traj  ITS 

-  ••- 


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nrnx 


16  EVENING  SERVICE 

ADORATION. 


(Congregation  standing.) 

Minister: 

T  ET  us  adore  the  ever-living  God,  and  render 
*-'  praise  unto  Him  who  spread  out  the  heavens 
and  established  the  earth,  whose  glory  is  revealed  in 
the  heavens  above  and  whose  greatness  is  manifest 
throughout  the  world  :  He  is  our  God,  and  there  is 
none  else. 

We  bow  our  head  and  bend  our  knee  and  magnify 
the  King  of  kings,  the  Holy  One,  the  Ever-blest. 

Choir  and  Congregation: 

DHIOI  D'lnnqi  DT 


(Congregation  sitting.) 

Minister  : 

TV  /T  AY  the  time  not  be  distant,  O  God,  when  Thy 
^•*~  name  shall  be  worshiped  over  all  the  earth, 
when  unbelief  shall  disappear  and  error  be  no  more. 
We  fervently  pray  that  the  day  may  come  upon 
which  all  men  shall  invoke  Thy  name,  when  corrup- 
tion and  evil  shall  give  way  to  purity  and  goodness  ; 
when  superstition  shall  no  longer  enslave  the  minds, 
nor  idolatry  blind  the  eyes,  when  all  inhabitants  of 
the  earth  shall  perceive  that  to  Thee  alone  every 


FOR   WEEK   DAYS.  17 

knee  must  bend  and  every  tongue  give  homage.  0 
may  all,  created  in  Thine  image,  recognize  that  they 
are  brethren,  so  that  they,  one  in  spirit  and  one  in 
fellowship,  may  be  forever  united  before  Thee.  Then 
shall  Thy  kingdom  be  established  on  earth,  and  the 
word  of  Thine  ancient  seer  be  fulfilled  :  The  Eternal 
alone  shall  rule  forever  and  aye. 

Congregation  : 

On  that  day  the  Eternal  shall  be  One,  and  His  name 
shall  be  One. 

Minister : 

T3EFORE  we  separate,  we  remember  those  who 
•*-*  have  finished  their  earthly  course  and  have  been 
gathered  to  the  eternal  home.  Though  vanished 
from  bodily  sight,  they  have  not  ceased  to  be,  and  it 
is  well  with  them ;  they  dwell  in  safety  with  the 
everlasting  Spirit.  Let  those  who  mourn  for  them 
be  comforted.  Let  them  submit  their  aching  hearts 
to  God  and  truly  believe  that  He  is  just  and  wise 
and  merciful  in  all  His  doings,  though  no  man  can 
comprehend  His  ways.  In  the  divine  order  of 
nature  both  life  and  death,  joy  and  sorrow,  serve 
beneficent  ends,  and  in  the  fulness  of  time  we  shall 
know  why  we  are  tried,  and  why  our  love  brings  us 
sorrows  as  well  as  happiness.  Wait  patiently  all  ye 
that  mourn,  and  be  ye  of  good  courage;  for  surely 
your  longing  souls  shall  be  satisfied. 

Rise,  now,  and  in  submission  to  God's  inscrutable 
will,  hallow  His  name,  saying : 


18  EVENING   SERVICE 

(The  mourners  standing  and  speaking  with  the  Minister.) 

PXTOLLED  and  hallowed  be  the  name  of  God 
•*-'  throughout  the  world  which  He  has  created,  and 
which  He  governs  according  to  His  righteous  will. 
Just  is  He  in  all  His  ways,  and  wise  are  all  His 
decrees.  May  His  kingdom  come,  and  His  will  be 
done  in  all  the  earth. 

Congregation : 

Blessed   be  the  Lord  of  life  and   righteous  Judge 
for  evermore. 

Minister : 

To  the  departed  whom  we  now  remember,  may 
peace  and  bliss  be  granted  in  the  world  of  eternal  life. 
There  may  they  find  grace  and  mercy  before  the  Lord 
of  heaven  and  earth.  May  their  souls  rejoice  in  that 
ineffable  good  which  God  has  laid  up  for  those  that 
fear  Him,  and  may  their  memory  be  a  blessing  unto 
those  that  cherish  it. 

Congregation : 

Amen. 
Minister : 

May  the  Father  of  peace  send  peace  to  all  troubled 
souls,  and  comfort  all  the  bereaved  among  us. 

Congregation : 
Amen. 


FOR   WEEK   DAYS.  19 

fjhe  mourners  standing  and  speaking  with  the  Minister.) 

H  No^n  .sen  notf  pipm  "run* 

•  T  :  ^T  :  T  -  -(-;•:  •  -   »  • 


now  .mp  pni     ^ya  . 

:    •    :  'I  T     I  ~  :  •  T  -r~-:  ~ 

Congregation  : 


Minister  : 

frm    DDitnn 

-:•  • 


n2srn  .NnTtri  xronn       p  x 

T  T  :    :     '-.  T    T  •    :          T  T     :  T      I  •          T  y  ••  : 


now  . 

••   T  :    •   :  T   :  ^T  :      I    T     •    ~:   ~  T   T  T  vt 


NDW?irf7Nn».  ^n^Ni  nm;ro  r-rrr  KD^ 

T  T  ;     I         s        "  :  T  T  v:   v  :  •     I     ••  T          T   :  ^T 

morn  /HNI  NO*?^  wrf? 

••  ^  '~ 


•  D»?m 


Di      nis^r 

(••*>  T  v  ^-:- 


20  EVENING  SERVICE. 

Minister : 

pRESERVE  me,  O  God,  for  to  Thee  do  I  look 
for  help.  I  have  said  to  the  Lord,  Thou  art 
my  God ;  I  have  no  happiness  beyond  Thee.  The 
holy  that  are  in  the  land,  and  the  excellent, — in 
them  is  my  delight.  They  who  hasten  after  false 
gods  have  multiplied  sorrows.  The  Lord  is  my 
portion  and  my  cup ;  Thou  wilt  maintain  my  lot. 
My  portion  has  fallen  to  me  in  pleasant  places ; 
yea,  I  have  a  goodly  inheritance.  I  will  bless  the 
Lord  who  careth  for  me ;  yea,  in  the  night  my 
heart  admonisheth  me.  I  set  the  Lord  before  me 
at  all  times  ;  since  He  is  at  my  right  hand,  I 
shall  not  fall.  Therefore  my  heart  is  glad,  and  my 
spirit  rejoiceth ;  yea,  my  flesh  dwelleth  in  security. 
Thou  wilt  show  me  the  path  of  life ;  in  Thy  pres- 
ence is  fullness  of  joy;  at  Thy  right  hand  are 
pleasures  evermore. 

[Psalm  xvi.l 

Benediction: 

The  Lord  will  give  His  angels  charge  to  guard 
thee  on  all  thy  ways. 

May  the  Lord  bless  our  going  out  and  our  coming 
in,  from  ibis  time  forth,  even  forever.  Amen. 


Evening  Service  at  the 
Ifoouse  of 


Minister : 

TN  whatever  place  I  will  cause  my  name  to  be 
•*•     mentioned  I  will  come  to  thee  and  bless  thee. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  to  all  that  call  upon  Him;  that 
call  upon  Him  in  truth. 

Offer  unto  God  the  sacrifices  of  righteousness; 
call  upon  Him  in  the  day  of  trouble,  and  He  will 
deliver  thee.. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit,  a 
broken  and  contrite  heart,  O  God,  Thou  wilt  not 
despise. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord,  the  High  and  Holy  One: 
I  dwell  in  the  high  and  holy  place,  yet  with  him 
also  that  is  of  a  contrite  and  humble  spirit;  to 
revive  the  spirit  of  the  humble  and  to  quicken  the 
heart  of  the  contrite. 

Who  shall  ascend  the  hill  of  the  Lord,  who  shall 
stand  in  his  holy  place  ?  He  that  hath  clean  hands, 
and  a  pure  heart ;  who  hath  not  lifted  up  his  soul 
unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  deceitfully.  He  shall  receive 
the  blessing  of  the  Lord,  and  righteousness  from  the 

God  of  his  salvation. 

—  21  — 


22  EVENING  SERVICE  AT 

Responsive  Reading : 

Minister. 

"OLESS  the   Lord,  0   my  soul,    and  all  that    is 
*-*       within  me,  bless  His  holy  name. 

Congregation. 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,    and  forget  not  all  His 

benefits. 
Who  forgiveth  thine  iniquities ;  who  healeth  all  thy 

diseases  ; 

Who    redeemeth  thy  life  from  the  grave  ;    who 
crowneth  thee  with  loving-kindness  and  ten- 
der mercies. 
The  Lord  is  merciful  and  kind,  slow  to  anger  and 

rich  in  mercy. 

He  hath    not    dealt    with   us   according   to   our 
sins,  nor  requited  us  according  to  our  ini- 
quities. 
As  high  as  are  the  heavens  above  the  earth,  so  great 

is  His  mercy  to  them  that  fear  Him. 
And  as  far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west,  so  far  hath 

He  removed  our  transgressions  from  us. 
Like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children,  so  the  Lord 

pitieth  them  that  fear  Him. 
For  He  knoweth  our  frame,  He  remembereth  that 

we  are  dust. 
As  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass ;  as  a  flower  of  the 

field,  so  he  flourisheth. 

The  wind  passeth  over  it,  and  it  is  gone  ;  and  its 
place  shall  know  it  no  more. 


THE  HOUSE   OF  MOURNING.  23 

But  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  from  everlasting  to 
everlasting,  and  His  righteousness  to  chil- 
dren's children. 

The  Lord  hath    established    His    throne    in  the 

heavens,  and  His  kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 
Bless  the  Lord,   all  ye  His  hosts;  ye,  His  minis- 
ters, who  do  His  pleasure. 
Bless  the  Lord,  all  His  works,  in  all  places  of  His 

dominion.      Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul ! 
May  the  Lord  hear  thee  in  the  day  of  trouble :  may 

His  love  defend  thee. 
He  will  send  thee  help  from  His  sanctuary,  and 

strengthen  thee  out  of  Zion. 
May  He  have  regard  to  all  thy  offerings,  and  accept 

thy  sacrifice. 
He  will  grant  thy  heart'?  desire,  and  fulfil  all 

thy  purposes, 

For  Thou,  0  Lord,  art  a  God  full  of  compassion  and 
kindness,  long-suffering,  rich  in  mercy  and 
truth- 
Show  me  a  token  for  good ;  because  Thou,    0 

Lord,  helpest  and  comfortest  me. 
The  Lord  is  my  portion,  saith  my  soul,  therefore 

will  I  hope  in  Him. 

It  is  good  for  man  to  wait  patiently  for  the  salva- 
tion of  God. 

Let  us  search  our  hearts  and  prove  our  ways,  and 
let  us  turn  to  Him,  whose  compassion  fatleth 
never. 


24  EVENING   SERVICE  AT 

Meditation : 

OD  is  nigh  to  all  that  call  upon  Him  in  truth ; 
He  answereth  those  that  wait  for  Him,  and 
sendeth  light  and  rest  to  the  longing  heart.  Every 
reverent  thought  is  a  blessing  ;  every  act  of  homage 
prompted  by  our  sense  of  His  greatness  is  a  bene- 
diction; no  true  prayer  remains  unrewarded.  But 
the  purest  offering  is  that  prayer  which  springs  from 
our  sympathy  with  the  afflicted  and  our  compassion 
with  the  sorrowing  and  bereaved.  For  it  is  free 
from  all  selfish  motives ;  it  is  inspired  by  the  love  of 
our  fellowmen  and  sanctified  by  our  pity  with  the 
suffering. 

Whilst  we  are  assembled  with  our  friends  in  the 
shadow  that  has  fallen  on  their  home,  and  are 
entering  sincerely  into  their  grief,  we  will  raise  our 
voices  together  in  prayer  to  the  Father  above,  be- 
seeching for  them  His  comfort  and  His  strength. 
They  need  light  in  the  gloom  that  has  gathered 
around  their  hearth ;  and  whence  can  it  come  to 
them  but  from  the  Father  of  Light?  They  need 
fortitude,  patience  and  resignation  under  the  chas- 
tenings  of  the  Lord.  Whence  can  they  receive  these 
gifts  save  from  Him  who  has  laid  the  burden  of 
suffering  on  them?  Who  amongst  us  has  not 
passed  through  similar  trials  and  endured  like  visit- 
ations ?  Some  bear  fresh  wounds  in  their  own 
hearts,  and  therefore  feel  more  keenly  ths  human  kin- 
ship of  sorrow.  Others  whose  days  of  trial  are  more 
remote,  but  who  have  not  yet  forgotten  them,  recall 
the  soothing  comfort  that  fellow-feeling  brought  to 


THE   HOUSE   OF  MOURNING.  25 

their  broken  spirits.  And  those  who  have  not  yet 
tasted  of  the  bitter  cup  cannot  know  how  soon  they 
may  be  called  upon  to  drink  of  it.  We  are  travelers 
on  the  same  road  which  leads  to  the  same  goal. 
All  that  we  prize  most  highly  is  but  lent  to  us  for  a 
time,  and  we  must  surrender  it  when  the  Power 
above  demands. 

May  we  not  leave  unheeded  the  lessons  which 
every  house  of  mourning  teaches  : 

Number  well  thy  earthly  days, 
Let  thy  heart  to  wisdom  turn ; 
Riches  go  not  with  us  hence. 
Worldly  honors  stay  behind  ; 
Practice  virtue,  walk  upright, 
Blissful  shall  thy  end  then  be. 
For  God  regards  His  servant's  soul, 
Forsaketh  not  who  trusts  in  Him  ! 

"In  the  day  of  prosperity  be  joyful ;  but  in  the 
day  of  adversity — consider :  God  has  set  the  one  day 
over  against  the  other :  He  has  made  this  as  well  as 
that,  and  no  man  can  find  out  what  follows  after  it." 
— Ecdesiastes  vii,  14- 

"What?  Shall  we  receive  the  good  at  God's 
hand  and  shall  we  not  receive  evil." 

The  Lord  hath  given,  the  Lord  hath  taken 
away;  let  the  name  of  the  Lord  be  praised  forever 
and  aye. 

Congregation. — Amen. 


26  EVENING  SERVICE  AT 

(Congregation  standing.) 

Minister : 
Praise  ye  the  Lord,  to  whom  all  praise  is  due ! 

Congregation  : 
Praised  be  the  Lord  from  this  time  forth  and  forever. 

(Congregation  sitting 

Minister  : 

pRAISE  be  unto  Thee,  O  Eternal,  Ruler  of  the 
•*-  world,  at  whose  word  the  shades  of  evening  fall, 
and  by  whose  will  the  gates  of  morn  are  opened. 
Thy  wisdom  established  the  changes  of  times  and 
seasons,  and  ordered  the  ways  of  the  stars  in  their 
heavenly  courses.  Creator  of  day  and  night,  Lord 
of  hosts  is  Thy  name.  Thou,  ever-living  God,  wilt 
rule  over  us  forever.  Praise  be  unto  Thee,  O  God,  for 
the  day  and  its  work  and  for  the  night  and  its  rest. 

Infinite  as  is  Thy  power,  even  so  is  Thy  love. 
Thou  didst  manifest  it  unto  Israel,  Thy  servant. 
By  laws  and  commandments,  by  statutes  and  ordi- 
nances hast  Thou  led  us  into  the  way  of  righteous- 
ness and  brought  us  to  the  light  of  truth.  Therefore, 
at  our  lying  down  and  our  rising  up  we  meditate 
on  Thy  teachings  and,  at  all  times,  rejoice  in  Thy 
laws.  In  them  is  true  life  and  length  of  days.  O 
that  Thy  love  may  never  depart  from  our  hearts. 
Praise  be  to  Thee,  O  God,  who  hast  revealed  Thy 
love  unto  Israel. 


THE   HOUSE   OF   MOURNING.  27 

(Congregation  standing.) 

Minister  : 

»  JIN  «i3 


Congregation  : 


(Congregation  sitting.) 

Minister  : 


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01'  Ki.13  . 


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28  EVENING  SERVICE  AT 

(Congregation  standing.) 

Minister  and  Congregation : 

Hear,  O  Israel,  the  Lord  our  God,  the  Lord  is  One. 
Praised  be   His  glorious    name    forever  and    ever. 

(Congregation  sitting.) 

Minister : 

T^HOU  shalt  love  the  Lord,  thy  God,  with  all  thy 
*-  heart,  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  might. 
And  these  words,  which  I  command  thee  this  day, 
shall  be  in  thy  heart.  Thou  shalt  teach  them  dili- 
gently unto  thy  children,  and  shalt  speak  of  them 
when  thou  sittestin  thy  house,  when  thou  walkest  by 
the  way,  when  thou  liest  down,  and  when  thou  risest 
up.  Bind  them  as  a  sign  upon  thy  hand,  and  let 
them  be  as  frontlets  between  thine  eyes.  Write  them 
upon  the  doorposts  of  thy  house  and  upon  thy 
gates. 

To  the  end  that  ye  may  remember  to  do  according 
to  all  my  commandments  and  your  life  be  hal- 
lowed unto  the  Lord.  I  am  the  Lord  your  God. 

Congregation : 

He  hath  told  thee,  O  man,  what  is  good ;  what 
the  Lord  doth  require  of  thee,  but  to  do  justly,  to 
love  mercy  and  to  walk  humbly  with  thy  God. 
And  thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself,  I 
am  the  Lord. 


THE   HOUSE   OF   MOURNING.  29 

(Congregation  standing.) 

Minister  and  Congregation  : 

nn 


zyh  in'o'D  -rd?  otr 


(Congregation  sitting.) 

Minister: 

»»  DN 

•• 


Dnyjrr  vni  : 


01*0  sy 


nsb'.vrn  . 

onnnpi  r 


Congregation  : 

nin  noi  .  3io-no 


-ipn 


:  nirr 


30  EVENIKG  SERVICE  AT 

Minister : 

T^TERNAL,  our  God,  and  God  of  our   Others, 

*•**  Almighty  Ruler  of  the  universe,  who  renderest 
just  reward  unto  all  Thy  creatures ;  eternal  is  Thy 
love,  as  Thy  might  is  infinite.  Thou  sustainest  in 
mercy  the  living,  Thou  upholdest  the  falling,  healest 
the  sick,  freest  the  imprisoned,  and  fulfilest  Thy 
gracious  promise  of  immortal  life  to  those  who  sleep 
in  the  dust.  Blessed  art  Thou,  0  God,  perfect  in 
justice  and  holiness. 

Congregation : — Amen. 

In  Thy  mercy,  O  God,  hear  our  prayers  and  be 
near  us  when  we  call  upon  Thee  in  the  sorrow  of 
our  hearts.  May  the  thought  of  Thine  infinite  love 
bring  comfort  and  consolation  to  all  those  who 
mourn.  For  Thou  alone  canst  heal  our  wounds 
and  dry  our  tears.  Help  us  and  we  shall  be  helped, 
heal  us  and  we  shall  be  healed ;  for  Thou  alone  art 
our  true  helper ;  from  Thee  comes  healing  of  all  our 
ailments  and  consolation  in  our  sorrows. 
Congregation : — Amen. 

Silent  Prayer: 

TN  the  night  of  sorrow  we  turn  to  Thee,  O  God, 
*•  who  dwellest  with  the  contrite  of  heart.  At 
Thy  command  we  have  bedded  to  rest  one  to 
whom  we  clung  with  all  the  fibers  of  our  being. 
Spread  over  him  (her)  the  sheltering  booth  of  Thy 
peace.  We  would  not  murmur  at  Thy  inscrutable 


THE   HOUSE    QF    MOURNING.  31 


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Ti  .o^sti  IDID  .ipna  own 

o»oi 


Congregation  •  — 

run  DIN1?  pin 

1"  T  T    :     I  •• 

"7101  .^pni  ^n 
ni  .i:    Sni 
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d»nv  in^n  . 


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IT  '  T          T  ... 

Congregation  :  —  Amen. 


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32  EVENING    SERVICE    AT 

decree,  but  pray  Thee  for  strength  to  bear  what 
Thou  hast  put  on  us.  Where  can  we  find  sup- 
port but  in  Thee?  Let  us  lie  down  in  peace, 
though  our  hearts  are  sorely  rent:  let,  in  the  night 
which  enshrouds  us  now,  Thy  light  shine  upon 
us,  that  we  may  still  find  the  path  of  life,  and 
willingly  pursue  it  to  the  goal  which  Thou  ap- 
pointest  to  each  of  Thy  children.  We  know  that 
every  night  has  its  morning :  that  after  the  hours  of 
darkness  come  again  the  hours  of  daylight.  Grant 
that  we,too,may  rise  again  to  do  our  allotted  tasks  in 
peace  of  soul ;  that  we,  too,  may  remember  that  the 
seed,  oft  sown  in  tears,  ripens  into  a  harvest  to  be 
gathered  in  joy. 

We  thank  Thee  for  the  life  which  in  Thy  love 
Thou  hast  given,  and  in  Thy  wisdom  hast  taken 
away.  Make  us  to  know  Thy  ways,  that  in  our  love 
we  triumph  over  selfish  woe  and  grief.  Blessed  art 
Thou  who  lowerest  into  the  grave,  but  bringest  up 
again,  who  woundest,  and  bindest  up.  Let  the  balm 
of  Thy  assurance  be  distilled  into  our  troubled 
spirits,  that  athwart  our  tears  may  arch  the  rainbow 
of  Thy  eternal  promise.  Praise  be  to  Thee,  0  God, 
who  comfortest  the  mourners.  Amen. 


THE   HOUSE    OF   MOURNING.  33 

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1:2  IP 

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»  -w^rr  .n?^  19^4  ^^  »3  0 
ifi  na  HD^I  .D»*n  rn>  Niy 
np    n'j^D1?  o  i^;- 
'01* 


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IQ^D-^^P  njjyi  ;  nn»i 

nnx  ^in?  :  rixpn  nfi?  n^Di3  D»^i1trr 


Congregation  :  —  Amen. 


34  EVENING   SERVICE 


Silent  Prayer: 

\\J~E  remember  that  we  are  only  pilgrims  upon 
this  earth;  that  it  is  our  duty  to  walk  in 
Thy  ways,  to  do  what  is  good  in  Thy  sight,  to  keep 
our  souls  pure  from  sin;  and  when  Thou  callest 
us  hence,  attain  that  reward  which  is  prepared 
for  those  who  have  earnestly  striven  to  live  in 
accordance  with  Thy  will.  To  Thee  we  look  for 
comfort  and  strength  when  one  of  our  beloved  is 
taken  from  us,  and  a  link  broken  in  the  chain  of 
love  that  binds  us  together  in  family  union.  And 
when  our  time  conies  to  walk  into  the  valley  of 
the  shadow  of  death,  we  will  fear  no  evil,  for 
Thou  art  with  us  in  death  as  in  life,  here  and 
hereafter.  Blessed  be  Thou,  O  Eternal,  our  God. 
in  all  Thy  dispensations;  and  hallowed  shall  be 
Thy  name,  whatsoever  Thou  mayest  send  us. 

Minister  and  Congregation: 

May  the  words  of  our  lips  and  the  meditation 
of  our  hearts  be  acceptable  in  Thy  sight,  O  God, 
our  Strength  and  our  Deliverer.  Thou  who  pre- 
servest  peace  in  the  heavenly  spheres,  grant  it  to 
us  and  to  all  who  invoke  Thy  holy  name.  Amen. 

(Adoration  and  Kaddish  page  16.) 


Service  foe 


Silent  Prayers: 

TV yTY  voice  wilt  Thou  hear  in  the  morning-,  I  will 
•*•*-*•  direct  my  prayer  unto  Thee  and  look  up  to 
Thee.  Satisfy  us  early  with  Thy  mercy,  that  we 
may  rejoice  and  be  glad  all  our  days. 

This  I  reply  to  my  heart,  therefore  have  I  hope, 
that  the  mercies  of  God  have  not  ceased,  that  His 
compassion  is  not  ended ;  they  are  new  every  morn- 
ing, His  faithfulness  is  everlasting. 

Hear  my  cry,  O  God,  attend  to  my  prayer, 
lead  me  to  the  rock  that  is  higher  than  I. 

Blessed  be  the  God  who  daily  loadeth  us  with 
benefits. 

0  God,  Thou  art  my  God;  earnestly  do  I  seek 
Thee;    my    soul  longeth   for  Thee,  as  in  a   dry, 
thirsty  land.     I  look  toward  Thee  in  Thy  sanctuary, 
to  behold  Thy  power  and  Thy  glory.   For  Thy  loving- 
kindness  is  better  than  life ;  therefore  my  lips  shall 
praise  Thee. 

1  will  praise  the  Lord  as  long  as  I  live ;  I  will  sing 
praises  to  my  God  while  I  have  my  being. 


36  MORNING   SERVICE 

My  God,  the  soul  which  Thou  hast  given  unto 
me  came  pure  from  Thy  hands.  Thou  hast  created 
it;  Thou  hast  formed  it;  Thou  hast  breathed  it 
into  me ;  Thou  hast  preserved  it  in  this  body  and, 
at  the  appointed  time,  Thou  wilt  take  it  from  this 
earth  that  it  may  enter  upon  the  life  everlasting. 
While  the  soul  animates  my  being  I  will  worship 
Thee,  Sovereign  of  the  world  and  Lord  of  all  souls. 
Blessed  be  Thou,  O  Lord,  in  whose  hands  are  the 
souls  of  all  the  living  and  the  spirts  of  all  flesh. 

May  it  please  Thee  to  lead  us  in  the  way  of  Thy 
law,  that  our  hearts  may  cleave  to  Thy  command- 
ments. O  suffer  us  not  to  fall  into  the  power  of  sin 
and  transgression,  help  us  to  overcomo  temptation 
and  save  us  from  contempt  of  Thy  ordinances.  May 
Thy  good  spirit  within  us  always  prompt  us  to  do 
the  works  of  goodness.  May  not  wicked  men  be 
our  associates,  but  may  we  have  fellowship  with  the 
righteous  and  the  wise  who  serve  Thee  in  purity  of 
heart.  And  when  we  have  gone  astray  and  done 
amiss,  may  Thine  admonitions  bring  us  back  to  Thee 
and  restore  to  us  the  joy  of  a  peaceful  conscience. 
May  we  live  through  this  day  and  all  the  days  of 
our  pilgrimage  as  it  behooves  those  to  whom  Thou 
hast  revealed  the  holiness  of  Thy  being  and  the 
righteousness  of  Thy  law. 


FOR  WEEK  DAYS  37 

nrw<  ,Nrn  rnintp  .»a  OP^  n?p'ij  /r^ 
nnisn  «'3")p3  rnpato  nnxi  .nrnv  nnx  .nnx-p 
•??  :  T]ii3;>  ND:J  ^D1?  nrrtrn1?  ODD  rte5?  -rnj; 

p^n^'  for 


*;  nnx  rjnn 

Congregation  .-  —  Amen 


vfjao 


.»t?n  »T* 
•jnrr  ny  us  D'n  TNI  .?i»a  »T*? 

~    ~  T  v|"          TV:'  r  • 


onpn  ^pU  ;*  nnN  T]ii3  :  0*510  onprr 

•:vnin. 

Congregation  :  —  Amen. 


38  MORNING   SERVICE 

Minister: 

*"pHOU,  0  God,  wast  ere  the  world  was  created, 
*•  and  Thou  hast  been  the  same  since  it  has  been 
created.  Thou  art  the  same  in  this  world  as  in  the 
world  to  come.  Though  all  things  change  and  pass 
away,  Thou  changest  not,  and  Thy  years  have  no 
end.  0  that  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth  might 
perceive  and  understand  that  Thou  art  God,  Thou 
alone,  and  that  Thine  is  the  dominion  over  all 
the  kingdoms  of  the  earth.  Which  among  the 
works  of  Thy  hands  above  or  below  can  say  unto 
Thee:  What  doest  Thou?  Our  Father,  who  art  in 
heaven,  deal  graciously  with  us  for  the  sake  of  Thy 
great  mercy  and  go  not  into  judgment  with  Thy 
servants.  Shouldest  Thou  visit  upon  us  all  our 
sins,  0  Lord,  who  would  be  able  to  stand  before 
Thee,  seeing  that  there  is  no  man  that  doeth  the 
good  always  and  sinneth  not?  But  there  is  for- 
giveness with  Thee  and  long-suffering,  and  Thou 
receivest  in  mercy  those  who  turn  to  Thee  with  a 
repentant  heart  and  earnestly  strive  to  sin  not 
again.  Grant  us  Thy  peace,  0  God,  that  we  and 
all  our  brethren  may  indeed  sanctify  Thy  name, 
and  in  word  and  deed  glorify  Thy  memorial  in 
every  land  whither  Thou  hast  led  us. 
*-  Choir : — Amen. 


RESPONSIVE  READINGS. 
(One  selection  to  be  read  at  each  service.) 


FOR  WEEK-DAYS  39 

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RESPONSIVE  READING. 

(One  selection  to  be  read  at  each  service.' 


40  MORNING   SERVICE 

Responsive  Readings : 
I. 

Minister. 

"OLESSED  be  He  who  hath  created  day  and  night, 
•*-*      and  hath  suffered  us  to  see  this  morning. 

Congregation. 

Blessed  be  He  who  hath  given  us  freedom,  that 

we  may  serve  Him  with  a  willing  heart. 
Blessed  be  He  whose  will  ruleth   over  all,  and  or- 

daineth  our  lot  as  is  meet  in  his  wisdom. 
Blessed  be  He  who  hath  opened  pur  eyes  to  the 
truth,  and  gave  us  the  knowledge  of  His  love. 
Blessed  be  He  who   raiseth  those   that  are  bowed 
down ;  and  is  nigh  to  those  who  are  of  a 
humble  spirit. 

Blessed  be  He  who  ordaineth  the  steps  of  man, 
and  giveth  strength  to  the  weary  and  vigor 
to  the  feeble. 

Blessed  be  He  who  has  endowed  Israel  with  power 
to  endure  trials  and  to  remain  faithful  to 
His  covenant. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  even  unto  the  going 
down  thereof  the  Lord's  name  shall  be  praised. 
We  will   praise  Him  in  the   morning,  and  in  the 
night  time  His  song  shall  still  be  with  us. 

Choir : 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  of  Israel  who  alone  doth  won- 
drous things ,  the  whole  earth  is  full  of  His 
glory.  Hallelujah. 

(Turn  to  page  48.) 


Minister. 


FOR   WEEK-DAYS  41 

II. 
(Psalm  xix.) 


PHE  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God ;  the 
firmament  showeth  forth  the  work  of  His 
hands. 

Congregation. 

Day  uttereth   instruction   unto  day,    and    night 

showeth  knowledge  unto  night. 
There  is  no  speech  nor  language,  and  their  voice 

is  not  heard; 
Yet  their   sound   goeth   forth    to  all  the   earth; 

and  their  words  to  the  ends  of  the  world. 
The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  reviving  the  soul ; 

The  precepts  of  the  Lord  are  sure,  making  wise 

the  simple. 
The  statutes  of  the    Lord  are   right,    rejoicing   the 

heart ; 

The  commandments  of  the   Lord   are   pure,    en- 
lightening the  eyes. 
The  fear  of  the  Lord   is    clean,   enduring   forever; 

The  judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true  and  righteous 

altogether. 

More  precious  are  they  than  gold ;  yea,  than  much 
fine  gold ;  sweeter  than  honey  and  the  honey- 
comb. 

By  them  also  is  thy  servant  warned,  and  in  keep- 
ing of  them  there  is  great  reward. 
Who  knoweth    his  own  errors  ?    O  cleanse  Thou 
me  from  secret  faults. 


42  MORNING   SERVICE 

Keep  back  also  thy   servant  from  presumptuous 
sins ;  let  them  not  have  dominion  over  me. 

Then  shall  I  be  upright  and  free  from  great  trans- 
gression. 

Choir  : 

May  the  words  of  my  mouth  and  the  meditation 
of  my  heart  be  acceptable  in  Thy  sight,  O 
Lord,  my  strength  and  my  redeemer. 

(Tarn  to  page  48). 


III. 
Minister. 

GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,   for  His  mercy 
endureth  forever. 

Congregation. 

Who  can  utter  the  mighty   acts  of  the   Lord? 

"Who  can  show  forth  His  praise? 
Blessed    are   they    that    keep    judgment,    that    do 

righteousness  at  all  times. 
Remember  us,  O  Lord,  with  Thy  favor,  visit  us 

with  Thy  salvation; 

That  we  may  see  the  good  of  Thy  servants,  and  re- 
joice with  the  gladness  of  Thy  people. 
All  nations  shall  come  and  worship  before  Thee, 

they  shall  glorify  Thy  name. 
Surely,   His   salvation  is  nigh   to   them    that  fear 

Him,  that  glory  may  dwell  in  our  land. 
Mercy  and  truth  shall  meet   together,   righteous- 
ness and  peace  shall  kiss  each  other. 


FOR  WEEK-DAYS.  43 

Truth   shall  spring  out  of  the  earth  and  justice 

look  down  from  heaven. 

Show  us  Thy  mercy,  0  God,  and  let  peace  dwell 
in  our  land. 

ANTHEM. 
(Turn  to  page  43.) 


IV. 

Minister. 

OW   lovely  are   Thy  tabernacles,  O    Lord    of 
hosts  I 

Congregation. 

My  soul  longeth,  yea,  fainteth,  for  the  courts   of 

the  Lord ; 

My  heart  and  my  flesh  cry  aloud  for  the  living  God. 
Happy  are  they  who  dwell  in  Thy  house,  they 

will  continually  praise  Thee. 
Happy  are  they  whose  glory  is  in  Thee,  in  whose 

hearts  are  Thy  ways. 
Who  go  on  from  strength  to  strength ;  every  one 

of  them  appeareth  before  God. 
For  the  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  a  shield ;  the  Lord 

giveth  grace  and  glory ; 
No  good  thing  doth  He  withhold  from  those  who 

walk  uprightly. 

O  Lord  of  hosts,    happy  the  man  who  trusteth  in 
Thee. 


ANTHEM. 
(Turn  to  page  48.) 


44  MORNING  SERVICE 

V. 

Minister. 

1    WILL  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times;    His  praise 
shall  continually  be  in  my  mouth. 

Congregation. 

In  the  Lord  doth  my  soul  boast ;  let  the  afflicted 

hear  and  rejoice. 

O  magnify  the  Lord  with  me,  and  let  us  exalt  His 
name  together. 

I  sought  the  Lord,  and  He  heard  me,  and  de- 
livered me  from  my  fears. 

Look  up  to   Him,  and  ye   shall  have   light;   your 

faces  shall  never  be  ashamed. 
This    afflicted    man   cried,  and   the  Lord  heard, 

and  saved  him  from  all  his  troubles. 
The  angels  of  the  Lord  encamp  around  those  who 

fear  Him,  and  deliver  them. 
0  taste  and  see  how  good  is  the  Lord;    happy 
the  man  who  trusteth  in  Him. 

0  fear  the  Lord,  ye  His  servants,  for  to  those  who 
fear  Him  there  shall  be  no  want. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  righteous, 

and  His  ears  are  open  to  their  cry. 
The  Lord  is  near  to  them  that  are  of  a  broken 
heart,  and  saveth  such  as  are  of  a  contrite 
spirit. 

Choir : 

The  Lord  redeemeth  the  life  of  His  servants,  and 
none  that  put  their  trust  in  Hun  shall  be 
condemned. 

(Turn  to  page  48.) 


FOR  WEEK-DAYS.  45 

VI. 

Minister. 

TV/TARVELOUS    things    of   the    Lord,   our  God, 
*•**•     have  we  heard,  and  our  fathers  have  told  us. 

Congregation. 

Repeat  to  their  children  His  ancient  praise,  that 

the  generations  may  set  their  hope  in  God. 
They  that  trust  in  the  Lord  shall  be  as  His  holy 

hill,  which  cannot  be  removed. 
As  the  mountains  are  round  about  Jerusalem,  so 

the  Lord  encompasseth  them  for  ever. 
The  secret  of  "the  Lord  is  with  them  that  fear  Him; 
in  the  time  of  trouble  He  hideth  them  in  His 
pavilion. 
In  the  daytime  He  leadeth  them  with  a  cloud, 

and  in  the  night  with  a  light  of  fire. 
Though  they  fall,  they  shall  not  be  utterly  cast  down, 

for  the  Lord  upholdeth  them  with  His  arm. 
They  shall  not  be  afraid  of  evil  tidings,  for  their 

times  are  in  His  hands. 
Because  their  heart  is  not  haughty,  nor  their  eyes 

lofty,  and  they  are  quiet  as  a  weaned  child ; 
Therefore  He  lifteth  them  up  and  girdeth  them 

with  might,  though  they  know  it  not. 
Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord,  wait  patiently  for 

Him,  and  thou  shalt  never  be  forsaken ; 
He  will  draw  thee  out  of  the  dark  waters  and 

show  thee  the  path  of  life. 

Who  is  among  you  that  feareth  the  Lord,  yet  walk- 
eth  in  darkness,  and  hath  no  light  ? 


46  MORNING   SERVICE 

Let  him  surely  trust  in  the  Lord  and  stay  upon 

his  God. 
Lift  up  your  eyes  to  the  heavena  and  look  upon  the 

earth  beneath; 
The  heavens  shall  vanish  away  like  smoke,  and 

the  earth  shall  wax  old  like  a  garment ; 
And  they    that    dwell  therein    shall    die    in  like 

manner ; 

But  the  salvation  of  the  Lord  shall  be  for  ever,  and 
His  righteousness  shall  not  fail. 

ANTHEM. 
(Turn  to  page  48.) 


VII. 

Minister. 

"DLESSED  is  the  nation  whose  God  is  the  Lord ; 
the  people  He  hath  chosen  for  His  inheri- 
tance. 

Congregation. 

Open  ye  the  gates  that  the  righteous  nation  may 

enter  in. 

For  when  the  righteous  bear  sway,the  people  rejoice; 
but  when  the  wicked  bear  rule,  the  people 
mourn. 
Woe  to  thee,  0  land,  when  equity  can  not  enter, 

when  judgment  is  turned  backward; 
Blessed  art  thou,   O   land,  when  thy  law   is    not 

slackened ; 

When  thou  makest  thy  rulers  Righteousness,  and 
thine  officers  Peace ; 


FOR   WEEK-DAYS.  47 

When  each  despiseth  the  gain  of  oppression,   and 

shaketh  his  hands  from  holding  bribes; 
And   respecteth  not  the  person  of  the  poor,  nor 
honoreth  the  person  of  the  mighty; 

But  in  righteousness    serveth   the   people,   and  es- 

tablisheth  true  judgment  in  the  gates. 
Then    shall    violence  be  no  more  heard  in  thy 
land,    nor  wasting    and    destruction  within 
thy  borders. 

Then  shall  justice  roll  down  as  waters,  and  right- 
eousness as  a  mighty  stieam. 
And  thou  shalt  call  thy  walls  Salvation  and  thy 
gates  Praise. 

For  righteousness  exalteth  a   nation  and   injustice 
is  a  reproach  to  the  people; 

And  in  righteousness  hath  the  Lord  called  thee 

and  given  thee  for  a  light  to  the  nations. 
O   God,   we   have   heard  with  our  ears,   and   our 
fathers    have    told    us,    what    works    Thou 
didst  in  their  days,  and  in  the  times  before 
them. 

Our  lines  have  fallen  unto  us  in  pleasant  places, 

yea,  we  have  a  goodly  heritage. 
0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good,  for 
His  mercy  endureth  forever. 


ANTHEM. 
(Turn  to  page  48.) 


48  MORNING   SERVICE 

(Congregation  standing.) 

Minister  : 
Praise  ye  the  Lord,  to  whom  all  praise  is  due ! 

Choir  and  Congregation: 
Praised  be  the  Lord  from  this  time  forth  and  forever. 

(Congregation  sitting.) 

Minister : 

pRAISE  be  to  Thee,  0  Lord,  our  God,  Ruler  of  the 
•*•  world,  who  in  Thy  mercy  causest  light  to  shine 
over  the  caith  and  all  its  inhabitants,  and  daily  re- 
newest  the  works  of  creation.  How  manifold  are 
Thy  works,  0  Eternal ;  in  wisdom  hast  Thou  made 
them  all  ;  the  earth  is  full  of  Thy  possessions. 
The  heavens  declare  Thy  glory  and  the  firmament 
showeth  Thy  handiwork.  Thou  formest  light  and 
darkness,  ordainest  good  out  of  evil,  and  bringest 
harmony  into  nature,  and  peace  to  the  heart  of  man. 
With  love  abounding  hast  Thou  guided  us,  O  our 
God,  and  with  great  compassion  hast  Thou  borne 
with  us.  Because  our  fathers  believed  and  trusted  in 
Thee,  therefore  hast  Thou  taught  them  the  laws  of 
life,  and  shown  them  the  way  of  wisdom.  We  be- 
seech Thee,  0  merciful  Father,  to  grant  us  discernment, 
that  we  may  understand  and  fulfil  all  the  teachings 
of  Thy  word.  Make  us  gladly  obedient  to  Thy  com- 
mandments and  fill  our  hearts  with  love  and  rever- 
ence for  Thee.  In  Thee  we  put  our  trust ;  we  rejoice 
and  delight  in  Thy  help ;  for  with  Thee  alone  is  sal- 
vation. Thou  hast  called  us  as  the  teachers  of 
Thy  law ;  Thou  hast  chosen  us  for  a  holy  mission 


FOR  WEEK-DAYS.  49 

(Congregation  standing.) 

Minister  : 

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Choir  and  Congregation  : 


(Congregation  sitting.) 

Minister  : 

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50  MORNING   SERVICE 

unto  mankind ;  therefore  do  we  joyfully  lift  up  our 
voices  and  proclaim  Thy  unity.  Blessed  be  Thou,  O 
God,  who  hast  revealed  Thy  truth  through  Israel. 

(Congregation  standing.) 

Minister,  then  Choir  and  Congregation : 
Hear,  0  Israel,  the  Lord  our  God,  the  Lord  is  One. 
Praised  be  His   glorious   name  forever  and  ever. 

(Congregation. sitting.) 

Minister  : 

""PHOU  shalt  love  the  Lord,  Thy  God,  with  all  thy 
•*•  heart,  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  might. 
And  these  words,  which  I  command  thee  this  day, 
shall  be  in  thy  heart.  Thou  shalt  teach  them  diligent- 
ly unto  thy  children,  and  shalt  speak  of  them  when 
thou  sittest  in  thy  house,when  thou  walkest  by  the 
way,  when  thou  liest  down,  and  when  thou  risest  up. 
Bind  them  as  a  sign  upon  thy  hand,  and  let  them 
be  as  frontlets  between  thine  eyes.  Write  them  upon 
the  doorposts  of  thy  house  and  upon  thy  gates. 

To  the  end  that  ye  may  remember  and  do  all  my 
commandments  and  be  holy  unto  your  God.  I  am 
the  Lord  your  God. 

Congregation : 

He  hath  told  thee,  O  man,  what  is  good ;  what 
the  Lord  doth  require  of  thee,  but  to  do  justly,  to 
love  mercy  and  to  walk  humbly  with  thy  God. 
And  thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself,  I 
am  the  Lord. 


FOR   WEEK-DAYS.  51 

3  rfrp  'Ti'un  :pe^  uroipi  rnna  1:51 
»  nriN  Tina  *  nan^a  rnn^i  ^  nmn1? 

T:  T   -          |T  T  -;  -    :  |    :   v  -  :  I  :  : 


(Congregation  standing.) 

Minister,  then  Choir  and  Congregation  : 


nirr  wrN  nirr 

TV  T      :  |"       v:  T      : 


njn  0*713^7  inia^o  11^3  otr 

^.•T  T    ^   :  :    - 


(Congregation  sitting.) 

Minister  : 

n^  nan«i 

T    :  I  :    T    :          T    :  I    |v      v:       T:  ••        T    :     -   T    : 

onnnn  vm  j 
^*7  Dn^^'i  :  riDn'?-1?^  DIM 

-  •  ~ 


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vm  .  T'     ni      orwi  : 

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Congregation  : 

nin»  noi  .  aiD-no 


npn 


52  MORNING  SERVICE 

Responsive  Reading  or  Chanting: 

Minister. 

n^RUTH  eternal  and  unchanging  is  Thy  word 
which  Thou  hast  spoken  through  Thy  pro- 
phets. 

Congregation. 

Thou  art  the  living  God,  Thy  words  bring  life  and 

light  to  the  soul. 

Thou  art  the  strength  of  our  life,  the  rock  of  our 
salvation  ;  Thy  kingdom  and  Thy  truth  abide 
for  ever. 

Thou  hast  been  the  help  of  our  fathers  in  time  of 

trouble ;  and  art  our  refuge  in  all  generations. 

Thou  humblest  the  proud  and  liftest  up  the  lowly; 

Thou  deliverest  the  contrite  of  heart  when 

they  call  upon  Thee. 

Happy  the  man  who  hearkeneth  to  Thy  com- 
mandments and  layeth  to  heart  the  teachings 
of  Thy  word. 
Thou  art  the  first  and  the  last,  and  besides  Thee 

there  is  no  redeemer  and  helper. 
As  Thou  hast  saved  Israel  from  Egyptian  bondage, 
so  mayest  Thou  send  Thy  help  to  all  who 
are  oppressed. 
May  Thy  love  descend  upon  all  Thy  children,  and  Thy 

truth  unite  them  in  the  bonds  of  fellowship. 
May  the  righteous  of  all  nations  rejoice  in  Thy 
power  and  exult  in  Thy  grace. 

0  God.  who  art  our  refuge  and  our  hope,   we  glorify 
Thy  name  now,  as  did  our  fathers  in  ancient 
days. 


FOR   WEEK-DAYS  53 

Responsive  Reading  or   Chanting: 


pa 


.crp.  wi  o;p.  Ntin  -vrn  Tin1? 
:no*. 


pinx  ton  nnN}  -ptr'Ni  Kin  nnx 


DHJJS;  rvapi  .w'p?^  7:  iJp?^  or? 

'  n^r 


54  MORNING   SERVICE 

Choir: 

Who  is  like  unto  Thee,  0  God,  among  the  mighty  ? 
Who  can  be  compared  unto  Thee  in  holiness,  in 
awe-inspiring  power,  in  deeds  of  wonder  ? 

The  Lord  will  reign  for  ever  and  ever. 

Minister : 

O  Rock  of  Israel,  be  pleased  to  redeem  those  that 
are  oppressed,  and  deliver  those  that  are  persecuted. 
Praise  be  unto  Thee,  our  redeemer,  the  holy  One  of 
Israel. 

Congregation : — Amen. 

pRAISE  be  to  Thee,  0  Eternal,  our  God,  God  of 
•••  our  fathers  Abraham,  Isaac  and  Jacob,  the 
great,  mighty  and  most  high  God.  Thou  bestowest 
loving-kindness  upon  all  Thy  creatures;  Thou  re- 
memberest  the  goodness  of  the  fathers,  and  Thou 
sendest  redemption  to  their  descendants  for  the  sake 
of  Thy  name.  Thou  art  our  help,  our  redeemer  and 
protector.  Praise  be  to  Thee,  O  God,  shield  of 
Abraham. 

Thou  art  mighty,  O  Lord  ;  Thine  is  the  power  to 
save.  In  Thy  kindness  Thou  sustainest  the  living, 
upholdest  the  falling,  healest  the  sick,  and  settest 
captives  free.  Thou  wilt,  of  a  surety,  fulfil  Thy 
promise  of  immortal  life  unto  those  who  sleep  in 
the  dust.  Who  is  like  unto  Thee,  Almighty,  author 
of  life  and  death,  source  of  salvation.  Praise  be  to 
Thee,  0  God,  who  hast  implanted  within  us  immor- 
tal life. 


FOR  WEEK  DAYS  55 

Choir  and  Congregation  : 

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T      T:  T   - 


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Minister  : 

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T      T  :    -      I"  T       T:  T    - 


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:  0*713;  '*n  uaina  ^.ta 


56  MORNING   SERVICE 

SANCTIFICATION. 
(Congregation  standing.) 

We  hallow  Thy  name  on  earth,  even  as  it  is 
hallowed  in  heaven;  and  with  the  prophet  we 
say  in  humble  adoration: 

Choir  and  Congregation: 

Holy,   hely,  holy  is  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the  whole 
earth  is  full  of  His  glory. 

Minister: 

God  our  strength,  God  our  Lord,  how  excellent 
is  Thy  name  in  all  the  earth. 

Choir  and  Congregation: 

In    all    places    of    Thy    dominion    Thy    name    is 
praised  and  glorified. 

Minister: 

Our  God  is  One;  He  is  our  Father;  he  is  our 
King;  he  is  our  Helper;  and  in  His  mercy  He 
will  answer  our  prayers  in  the  sight  of  all  the 
living. 

Choir  and  Congregation: 

God  will  reign  forever,   thy  God,   O   Zion,   from 
generation  to  generation. — Hallelujah! 


FOR   WEEK   DAYS  57 

(Congregation   standing.) 

'  Dt?a  . 


c  nr  topi  .wrii  -r-ty  airoa  .ono 

T|  T  :        .(  |v    •    :  .T   - 


CTioir  anti  Congregation  ; 

:i"iiaa  pxn-^a  N^D  .nixav  »  trlip  eriip  crnp 

:     I     v  l>  T          T  T    :   T.  |T  |  T  T 

Minister  : 

^:lDip»oM  naa  nna 

I      :     •     T:  :         |         T 

CTioir  and   Congregation: 


Minister  ; 


Congregation  : 

-rn 


(Congregation  sitting.) 

Minister  : 

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Choir  and  Congregation: 


58  MORNING   SERVICE 

Prayer : 

/~\  LORD,  our  God,  Thou  hast  in  Thy  grace  dis- 
^-^  tinguished  man  from  all  other  beings  by 
endowing  him  with  knowledge  and  understanding, 
that  he  may  walk  in  Thy  light  and  follow  Thy 
precepts  in  his  life.  Teach  us,  O  God,  the  knowl- 
edge of  Thy  ways,  and  enlighten  our  understand- 
ing by  Thy  truth.  May  Thy  law  be  written  on 
our  hearts.  May  we  cheerfully  employ  our  best 
powers  in  Thy  service. 

Bless,  O  Lord,  the  work  of  our  hands,  the  fruits 
of  every  toil,  and  may  all  Thy  children  be  satisfied 
with  Thy  goodness.  Imbue  our  hearts  with  love 
and  compassion  toward  those  who  suffer  want,  and 
make  us  cheerful  givers  to  the  needy  and  distressed. 

Grant,  O  Lord,  that  the  sound  of  freedom  be 
heard  throughout  all  lands,  and  all  nations  en- 
joy the  blessings  of  true  liberty ;  let  the  reign  of 
wickedness  vanish  like  smoke  and  all  dwellers 
on  earth  recognize  Thee  alone  as  their  King,  and 
all  Thy  children  be  united  in  a  covenant  of  peace 
and  love. 

Remember,  0  God,  in  love  the  just  and  virtuous 
of  all  nations,  and  strengthen  all  who  sincerely 
trust  in  Thee.  Help  us  in  our  weakness,  enlighten 
our  darkness,  and  arm  us  against  danger  and  temp- 
tation. 

Hear,  O  Father,  the  voice  of  our  supplication; 
receive  graciously  our  prayers  and  the  prayers  of 


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all  Thy  children  who  come  to  seek  Thee,  and  may  . 
we  ever  know  how  to  serve  Thee  in  truth.     Praise 
be  to  Thee,   0   God,   who  acceptest  in  mercy  the 
grateful  worship  of  Thy  children.     Amen. 


Silent  Prayer: 

"DEFORE  Thee,  O  my  God,  lie  open  the  secrets 
^-*  of  every  heart.  Thou  understandest  my 
thoughts  afar  off  and  art  acquainted  with  all  my 
ways.  Thou  knowest  how  grateful  I  am  for  the 
manifold  mercies  which  Thou  hast  shown  to  mo 
and  to  my  loved  ones.  They  are  more  than  I  can 
number,  greater  than  I  can  measure,  and  better  than 
I  can  understand.  When  it  seemed  good  to  Thee 
to  try  me  with  sorrows  and  to  take  from  me  what 
was  so  unspeakably  dear  to  me,  Thou  didst  not 
leave  me  comfortless.  Thy  power  sustained  me,  and 
I  have  learned  to  trust  in  Thee  and  to  believe  truly 
that  all  Thy  dispensations  are  meant  for  good  and 
not  evil.  Help  me,  0  Father,  to  preserve  in  my 
home  the  blessings  of  peace  and  of  the  sweet  inter- 
course of  souls  united  in  the  bonds  of  love.  Let 
me  always  remember  that  I  must  not  live  to  myself 
only,  but  to  Thee  and  to  my  fellow-men,  especially 
the  poor  and  the  distressed.  Hear  the  prayers  of 
those  who  worship  with  me  in  this  house,  who  pour 
out  their  souls  to  Thee,  and  grant  them  the  joy  that 
comes  to  us  whenever  we  commune  with  Thee.  Let 
Thy  light  shine  upon  us  and  be  gracious  unto  us, 
Thy  children.  Amen. 


60  MORNING   SERVICE 

Minister: 

\  \  7E  render  thanks  to  Thee,  O  our  God,  for  our 
*  •  lives,  which  are  in  Thy  hands,  and  for  our 
souls,  that  are  in  Thy  keeping;  for  the  wonders  of 
Thy  providence  which  are  manifested  to  us  at  all 
times.  Guard  our  tongues  from  evil  and  our  lips 
from  speaking  guile ;  may  evil  counsels  not  prevail 
against  us  and  may  we  be  always  ready  to  forgive 
those  who  offend  against  us.  May  our  nation  be 
exalted  through  righteousness,  and  peace  and  qui- 
etude reign  within  our  borders.  Amen. 


READING  OF  SCRIPTURE. 


HYMN. 

SERMON. 

HYMN. 

(Adoration  and  Kaddisb  page  16.) 


Various  Prayers. 

I. 

THOU  infinite  One,  who  art  in  heaven  and  on 
earth,  and  near  unto  every  heart,  we  worship 
Thee  with  all  our  mind  and  all  our  soul.  We  rever- 
ence Thee,  who  art  the  permanent  in  things  that 
change,  the  foundation  of  what  lasts;  the  wisdom 
and  the  justice  that  hold  and  "bless  this  world  of 
matter  and  of  men.  We  remember  before  Thee  our 
several  wants  and  conditions  of  life,  and  we  thank 
Thee  for  the  happiness  that  crowns  our  days,  for  the 
success  that  attends  our  efforts  in  our  various 
spheres  of  activity,  for  the  brightness  we  gather  in 
our  homes,  and  the  love  wherein  our  hearts  rejoice. 
But  we  remember  also  in  our  prayer  the  sorrows 
that  stain  our  face  with  weeping,  and  fill  our  souls 
with  sadness  and  distress.  We  thank  Thee  that  we 
know  Thine  eye  pities  us  in  our  sorrows ;  and  that 
Thy  chastenings  are  meant  for  good  and  not  for  evil. 
Help  us  to  grow  stronger  and  nobler  by  this  world's 
changes,  and  to  enlarge  our  spiritual  being  by  the 
various  events  of  our  mortal  life.  May  we  see  Thy 
hand  in  all  that  comes  upon  us,  and  may  that  faith 
endow  us  with  the  strength  of  patience  and  the  com- 
fort of  hope.  Amen. 


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II. 

E  thank  Thee,  O  Lord,  for  the  nation  within 
whose  borders  the  lines  of  our  lot  have  been 
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62  VARIOUS   PRAYERS 

cast ;  we  thank  Thee  for  our  fathers,  men  of  mighty 
faith,  lifting  up  valiant  hands  before  Thee ;  and  for 
the  rights  which  they  have  left  us  for  our  heritage. 
We  bless  Thee  for  every  good  institution  in  our 
midst,  for  the  unbounded  opportunities  we  have  to 
develop  our  mental  and  moral  faculties,  and  to  enjoy 
the  inestimable  blessing  of  the  liberty  of  our  souls. 
We  thank  Thee  for  the  great  ideas  of  our  nature,  and 
for  the  revelation  and  inspiration  which  Thou 
makest  therein ;  for  the  knowledge  of  Thyself  and 
Thine  infinite  perfection,  for  the  duties  which  Thou 
hast  imposed  upon  us  and  the  voice  that  calls  us  to 
obedience  and  submission.  May  we  strive  to  be 
useful  in  all  works  that  tend  towards  the  improve- 
ment of  our  social  life,  and  the  lifting  up  of  the 
lowly,  the  ignorant  and  the  wayward,  and  may  our 
daily  walk  be  so  ordered  that  we  may  make  it  a 
perpetual  service  to  Thee,  v/ho  establishest  the  works 
of  our  hands  for  us.  Amen. 


III. 

A  1  TE  come  into  Thy  presence,  O  Lord,  our  God, 
*  *  to  commune  with  Thee,  to  lift  up  our  souls 
above  worldly  cares  and  worldly  interests.  We 
come  to  seek  light  from  Thy  light,  wisdom  from 
Thy  wisdom,  and  strength  and  comfort  from  our 
firm  trust  in  Thy  love,  justice  and  mercy.  When 
we  fail  because  of  our  ignorance,  teach  us,  O  God, 
and  guide  our  footsteps  aright.  When  our  weak- 
ness and  infirmities  master  us  and  enslave  us, 


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strengthen,  Thou,  0  God,  our  will  and  our  resolu- 
tions for  the  betterment  of  our  lives.  Give  us 
purer  hearts,  nobler  minds  and  grander  characters. 
Teach  us  to  emulate  the  great  men  whom  Thou  in 
every  age  sendest  to  us  as  examples  of  righteous- 
ness. Bless  our  nation  with  representative  men  of 
integrity.  Let  our  country's  leaders  ever  be  im- 
bued with  the  true  spirit  of  loyalty  to  truth  and 
virtue.  May  they  ever  recognize  Thy  providential 
hand  guiding  the  destinies  of  nations. 

Bless  all  men  with  a  true  understanding  of  Thy 
sacred  law  of  right.  Break  down  the  barriers  that 
separate  men  from  one  another.  Let  all  fanaticism 
be  eradicated.  Let  the  scepter  of  liberty  rule  over 
the  earth. 

0,  our  Father,  we  ask  Thee  to  lift  the  burden 
from  the  afflicted  soul,  dry  the  tears  of  the  unfor- 
tunate, turn  sorrow  into  happiness,  weeping  into 
smiling,  mourning  into  rejoicing.  Lift  the  clouds 
from  their  sad  lives,  and  let  the  pure  rays  of  heav- 
enly bliss  enter  their  souls.  Let  them  sing  because 
their  cup  of  joy  is  filled;  let  them  sound  Thy 
praises  in  gladness  and  cheerfulness.  Bless,  O  my 
soul,  the  Lord.  Amen. 


IV. 

TN  Thine  all-encompassing  love,  O  God,  Thou 
•*•  revealest  Thyself  to  us;  Thy  majesty  and  Thy 
power  are  everywhere  made  manifest.  To  our  an- 
cestors Thou  didst  give  precepts  of  life;  do  Thou 


64  VARIOUS   PRAYERS 

also  unto  us  extend  Thy  mercy  by  making  us 
receptive  of  them.  All-merciful  Father,  inspire  our 
hearts  with  affection  and  earnest  zeal  for  truth  and 
knowledge,  that  we  may  lovingly  cleave  to  the 
teachings  of  Thy  law,  understand  and  esteem,  learn 
and  teach  them.  Enlighten  Thou  our  eyes  in  Thy 
law,  confirm  our  hearts  in  Thy  precepts,  and  let  us 
unite  with  all  our  fellow-men  in  the  love  of  Thee 
and  the  reverence  of  Thy  name. 

Forgive  us  if  we  fall  into  sin,  and  save  us  from 
every  ill.  Hold  sickness  and  suffering  far  from  us ; 
and  if  Thou  dost  send  them,  grant  us  patience  and 
humble  submission  to  Thy  will.  Grant  that  the 
idols  of  vanity  and  superstition  shall  disappear 
from  the  earth  ;  that  the  light  of  truth  shall  spread 
to  every  land  an.l  illumine  every  nation.  Be  with 
all  those  who  labor  for  the  good  of  their  fellow- 
men,  and  may  Thy  gracious  spirit  ever  guide  and 
sustain  them.  Guard  our  tongues  from  evil,  and 
our  lips  from  speaking  guile.  Grant  us  calmness 
towards  those  who  wish  us  evil,  and  humility  to- 
wards all  men ;  and  may  we  never  hesitate  to  forgive 
those  who  offend  against  us.  May  we  shun  all 
ways  that  are  not  good  in  Thy  sight,  and  rejoice  to 
do  that  which  is  in  accordance  with  Thy  will ;  so 
that  we  may  indeed  sanctify  Thy  name  in  the  eyea 
of  all  men.  Amen. 


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